Events

Did you know that long before dinosaurs, New York State was covered by an ancient ocean? Explore and handle fossils. Cast fossil creatures. Create a plushie of an extinct sea creature, the squid-like nautiloid.

The Monday STEAM Adventures run every Monday from July 8th through August 5th for kids age 6-12! Each program runs 2 – 3 PM.

Here are the upcoming Adventures:August 5: Pirate Adventure on the High Seas

A new Fiber Friends Group is forming at the Library! Join us every Monday at 4 PM, or come after work as you are able.

Come with a fiber arts project you are knitting, crocheting, stitching, sewing, quilting, rug making, etc., and meet new friends!

Email staff@aurorafreelibrary.org with questions.

Designed for kids from birth to age 5, every Wednesday in July at 10 AM!

Each week there will be new activities and adventures for our littlest patrons to explore with their caregivers and families.

Children will enjoy open-ended playtime in a relaxed atmosphere that promotes exploration, learning and socialization.

Enjoy meeting other young families in our community!

Award-winning, internationally renowned musical storytelling duo Jeri Burns and Barry Marshall, AKA The Storycrafters, will present a lively participatory family performance for the summer reading program.

In their whimsical dramatic style, The Storycrafters present fun, adventurous programs of traditional folktales from around the world, using musical instruments such as harp, percussion, and more.

They have been called, ‘Hilarious’, ‘Touching’, and ‘Top Notch Family Entertainment’ in press reviews of their performances in the 34 years that they have been working together. Come find out why!

FREE

Funded by Auburn Public Theater Regrants.

Nim’s Island: A girl, a sea lion, and an iguana on a secret tropical island adventure!

Families borrow a copy of Nim’s Island from the library to read together at home.

Then join us at the library on August 2 at 7 PM to watch the movie, followed by a short book to movie discussion.

The movie is rated PG.

Explore navigation and mapping as you design a treasure map. Crack secret codes to uncover the pirate booty. Learn pirate lingo along with your crafted pirate parrot by your side.

This is the LAST  Monday STEAM Adventures and is designed for kids age 6-12! The program runs 2 – 3 PM.

For the last of our tween summer graphic novel book clubs, we will discuss the graphic novel Freestyle by Gale Galligan. We will also be making our own zines, and of course enjoying snacks.

Ages 9 to 12. Stop by the Aurora Free Library to reserve your spot and pick up a copy of the book.

Join us for our Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic!

Bring a picnic lunch at noon. Featuring the beloved Bubbleman at 12:30!

All bears win a prize!

Funded by the Rosen Library Fund